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Best GPS Running watch

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Pinkponiesrock · 21/01/2017 21:25

My very faithful Tomtom runner has given up the go Flowers
I'm now on the look out for a new GPS watch. Not too fussed about HRM however need a laps/efforts measuring function, an easy to read screen as I don't run with my glasses on, good battery life and compatible with Strava. Watches have probably moved on a lot since I bought mine and all of the above comes as standard.
Let me know what you all have and whether you like them or not, thanks.

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OrangeSunset · 31/01/2017 06:56

I've got a garmin 235. It was one of the first that came with wrist-based HRM. I use the online garmin portal to load workouts e.g. Intervals and then sync to the phone.
Lots of different options for the activity screen e.g. Pace, HR etc.

Great battery life - probs 3-4 days. It links to my iPhone and tells me about texts and other notifications(although the connection can be intermittent).

Has running, cycling and 'other'settings and links with Strava seemlessly. I don't think the HRM is always accurate e.g. If it's very cold/sweaty etc but it's ok as a guide.

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ThatsNotMyToddler · 31/01/2017 19:49

I have the 235 as well and love it - I'm quite the post-run geek anysing all my data!!

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ThatsNotMyToddler · 31/01/2017 19:50

analysing

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Olswitcharoo · 31/01/2017 20:05

I have a Garmin 440 forerunner, it's ok if all you need it for is running, keeping your data, times and courses. Not so brilliant if you want it for anything else.

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PickleSarnie · 31/01/2017 22:01

I also have the 235. Bloody love it

I work in central London and my forerunner 10 was crap at finding a signal. Which is a common complaint with others in my office and their gps watches. But I turn on the GPS and Glonass setting and it finds a satellite in seconds.

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